India 19th c Orissa lost wax cast bronze peacock oil lamp. Nice working oil lamp in heavy bronze slight loss to tail from use . Size L 7" H 5"
India 19th c Orissa lost wax molded oil lamp with fine wax braiding and bird finals. Size H 5.5" w 6"
Indian Hindu 19th c white marble figure of Krishna in enamel colors , size H 13" by 6" W
Indian Hindu 19th c carved marble figure of the Mother Goddess Devi with colored enamel paint , size H 11.5" by 6" .
great encrusted patina and signs of use, H 27 cm
More information and pictures on request
India 17-18thc Mughal life size stucco palace guard statue once one of a pair that was said to be placed by the door of the rulers private temple . This piece was brought from the Gujarat area of India . This is a rare and irreplaceable sculpture . Size H 59" W 17" D 14" weight, a guess 150 lb losses and some restoration as to be expected . This sculpture is done in the full round but due to the weight we couldn't safely photograph the back.
18-19th c Indian Hindu temple marble sculpture of the goddess Durga , wonderful patina and some losses as seen in pictures.
Size 12" by 14" by 4" weight 19 pounds
Antique Japanese orotone of Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima), best known for its "floating" torii gate.[1] It is in the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. The shrine complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Japanese government has designated several buildings and possessions as National Treasures. Rare in the fact that nearly all orotones are of the American west and nature as well as Indians ...
Antique Japanese orotone of Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima), best known for its "floating" torii gate.[1] It is in the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. The shrine complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Japanese government has designated several buildings and possessions as National Treasures. Rare in the fact that nearly all orotones are of the American west and nature as well as Indians ...
A pair of mid 20th C. Chinese famille rose vases with double bats handle with peacock and flower motif in excellent condition, H:34cm $4500
Indian Hindu 19thc temple or shrine figure of the goddess Lakshmi carved in white marble with colors. H 14" W 5"
Chinese antique porcelain oil lamp with shi shi or foo dogs in a straw glaze and white interior, well done in usable condition . No damage unmarked size 7" by 4"
Southeast Asian ancient keris dagger blade , sheathed, the sheath and grip having elaborate repousse silver metal foliate ornamentation, the blade corroded with extreme age as pictured, 17"l, 2.75"w,
Rare brick from the terracotta temples of Bengali . 17th - 18th c hand carved brick depicting a goddess in a dancing pose with wonderful jewelry and costume , restored and nearly impossible to replace as the temples are now UNESCO sites . These were collected in 1972 by a DR. Kline Size 8" by 6"
Rare brick from the terracotta temples of Bengali . 17th - 18th c hand carved brick depicting a devotee placing an offering at a Shiva Lingam , restored and nearly impossible to replace as the temples are now UNESCO sites . These were collected in 1972 by a DR. Size 7.75" by 5"
Indian 19th c Hindu temple statue of the goddess Durga riding her lion, carved marble with some original paint and some losses as seen in pictures . Size almost 12" h by 8" wide .
Elaborately engraved Tiffany sterling silver footed lidded jar, acorn and oak leaf finial on lift-off lid, etched decoration of duck and cattails to both sides with overall scrolling leaf and branch decoration, marked on bottom: TIFFANY & CO./STERLING/PORTUGAL, also inscribed in script: Best Wishes/Randi & Dad/Love/June & Dick/30 July 1973 but jar itself could have been manufactured much earlier. Size; Height of this fine item is 7 inches and has a diameter of 5 inches...
Han Dynasty rare matching pair of buckle plaques cast bronze with dragons holding iron loops with gilding and emerald cut quartz gem stones , complete stable useable. Size W 1.5" length 2"
Rare Han Dynasty belt buckle or plaque in cast bronze with dragons around the bezel set emerald cut rose quartz stone . complete and intact with beautiful patina. Weight 70g size 3" by 2 " . Near match but not complete in a well known art gallery in Honolulu.
Antique Chinese horn libation cup well carved with figures with mountains and pine trees.
Slight flea bites in a few areas. 7 1/4 inches.
This porcelain monkey was produced in Denmark by Royal Copenhagen in 1964. The marking indicated this year. It is initialed by the artist Niels Nielsen. It measures 5 inches high and is 3 inches wide. The artist portrays a female monkey in a serene pose. She looks contented, sleepy and apparently pregnant. The modeling is well done and captures the character of our distant relative. She is hand painted in a naturalistic manner.
Condition: Exellent first quality.
Very well crafted silver box heavily decorated with exotic flower motif, Oogstfeest 1954 marking and logo on the base. 3"L x 3"W x .7/8"H. Good condition.
Fostoria Glass Company made these Navarre goblets. They're in great shape. Thanks for looking.
2 are available
Fostoria Glass Company made this Navarre Large Claret from 1973-78. It's in great shape. Thanks for looking.
Vintage demitasse cup and saucer by Royal Doulton in the "Reynard the Fox" pattern. The saucer measures approximately 4.5" in diameter and the cup measures approximately 2.5" tall and 2 1/8" in diameter across the base. It has a riding crop detail for the handle that stretches around the base. The fox and crop detail are slightly raised and beautifully hand-painted. The set is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing.
Two Beautiful Antique Early 20th C. Chinese export Silver Dollar Coin Trade Dollar Ashtrays , Signed . Weights:197.5g W:11cm $735
Ca 1930 A beautiful little vase with deep emerald green ground. The cobalt panels are highlighted by pink, blue and purple flowers. A scalloped design near the bottom is edged in gilt. Modest wear with some paint loss, and a few small nicks and pits (please refer to photos) ... Full brass base and rim. No marks.The colors are brighter due to the flash. 2-1/4" x 4"
A large Ko-Kutani style porcelain, charger sized, deep dish or shallow bowl. In the Ao-Kutani palette but with addition of red enamel to the array of blue, green, aubergine, yellow, black and chocolate brown enamel. The interior with bird perched on a peony stem, the cavetto with band of repeating diamond pattern. The back glazed green over black karakusa. The bottom yellow with black mark under a square green glazed reserve...
Heisey Sahara (pink) bowl: It is 8.2" across and in excellent condition.
This Cambridge Wildflower Skirted Pink Bowl was made somewhere between 1940-58. It is 9" across, about 1.5" high and in excellent condition.
Fostoria Navarre Dinner Water is 7.8" tall and in mint condition. Made from 1936-82. 4 are available.
Fostoria Glass Company made these Baroque goblets from 1937-43. These 6.75" 9 oz goblets are in great shape. Thanks for looking.
6 are available
A whimsical ceramic figure of a stout man squatting with his hands on his hips and a blue bowl/object protruding from his belly. His bottoms have been glazed in blue with green and yellow star patterns and a red sash. The bottom has been engraved "Fujian Huiguan" (Fujian Club), "Jing De Zhen made". Dates from the 19th century
Size: 5.25" height, 3.5" width
Wonderful unique hand carved black forest style barometer with pair of horses highlighting the design. Probably dates to mid-century. Has opaque glass thermometer backboard with handpainted numerals. Barometer with blue enamel highlights on the gauges. Excellent working condition. Only issue is a minor crack to the white glass thermo backer board, but hardly visible. Nice large piece, measures 27" tall by 13.5" at widest. All wood, all hand carved...
Early 20th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque "The Barber of Seville", unsigned, in fair condition. Measures 10-3/4 Inches by 8-1/4 Inches. Modern Frame Measures 18-1/2 Inches by 16 Inches. We suggest changing frame.
Japanese framed woodblock print of a nude woman sitting on blue robes, combing her hair. Signed Yoshitoshi Mori (1898-1992), dated 1977. Number 50/80 of its series. Red seal in corner.
Size: (entire frame) 25.75" height, 19.25" width (print only) 20" height, 13.75" width
A set of three framed woodblock prints by artist Hiroshige depicting a busy street at night, a boat scene, and a small, upscale gathering. The similar usage of deep blue in each print is complimentary to the set.
Size: (entire frame) 12.25" height, 22.25" width (each print) 6.25" height, 4" width
Vintage 14k GOLD Rolex 18.5mm Logo Buckle 20mm Tobacco CROCODILE C: 1972. This buckle is associated with DateJust and other early models in 14k rather than the current 18k Gold. 14k was created by Rolex especiall for the American Market approximately 1972. Rolex 14k Yellow Gold 18mm Logo Buckle on a 20mm Genuine Tobacco color CROCODILE, marked: "Hand Made in ITALY." The 18mm Logo Buckle is marked: "ROLEXSA 14k SWISS". DATEJUST GMT Series circa: 1972...
Finely crafted Chinese white jade pendant suspended on red silk cord with small green jade bead depicting Shoulao, God of Longevity in high relief, holding a peach, surmounted by a bat. Smooth polished surface with incised details. Slight wear at bottom edge. Size; Hight of carving is 2 5/8 inches with length of 2 inches.
Eagle Perched on a Cliff
Artist: Not Known.
Date: ca 1930s.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Size: Approximately 8.5 x 3.75 inches
Provenance: The Robert O. Muller Estate.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Original white kento mark at the lower right corner.
Well crafted Chinese carved lapis alligator on wood stand, early to mid 20th century period, measurements are 6 1/2"L x 2 1/2"H x 3"D, no condition issues.
Ming Dynasty carved wood figure of a Lokapala or guardian king , this piece is interesting in that it had been in a fire and the temple decided to rework the piece by layering rice paper and re lacquering and gilding the piece, there are some remaining hair.Size H 12"
glistening and amgry L 13 cm w 10 5.5
A Chinese round shaped soupstone seal with micro-carvings of Guanyin, sutra, and poems. This seal is a name seal of Huang Jianlun. Condition: stone vein cracks; one chip at the lower edge. Diameter: 11/16"; height: 3-1/2".
Superb Schmidt-Felling Crystal Center Bowl.
Finely crafted Schmidt-Felling crystal bowl with with bronze frame and figural finial, from 1930s era. Size; Diameter of this fine item is 9 inches and it stands 10 inches in height, condition is consistent with age without any issues, bronze is somewhat tarnished.
Large, Powerful Tengu Mask by the Renowned Artisan Hashimoto Yoshinobu of the Miharu Choshi mingei studio. One of the most fantastic examples of a Tengu that you will ever see. Mid 20th Century. Papier mache on mountain-grown willow wood. 18h x 18d x 8w inches, 46h x 46d x 20w cm. Height with beard: 36 inches, 91.5 cm.
Vintage ROLEX 16mm Buckle 18k Gold ROLEXSA .750 SWISS C: 1975 Fully marked vintage buckle. Appears to have never been worn or used. Fits the Rolex men's 20mm and 19mm strap size which tappers to the 16mm Rolex standard size. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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Imperial Cape Cod Ketchup Jar with Lid was made from 1932-83. This ketchup jar has a flat round base with round finial lid. In mint condition. (Does not include the metal spoon that came with it.)
Cambridge Portia Individual Creamer & Sugar, Gold Encrusted was made from 1932-1953. Gold is generally good, though is a bit worn on the rim of the sugar.
Fostoria made the American pattern from 1915-1980. This handled tort/sandwich tray measures about 11.5" across. In mint condition.
DESCRIPTION: A colorful hand woven rug with red borders and hexagonal designs on a light blue ground. This flat weave rug is reversible and is in excellent condition (bright colors, thick pile, no stains or losses). After purchase, all of our textiles are professionally cleaned and stored until sold. Sourced in Chile while on a buying trip, this rug would make an attractive area rug or wall hanging. DIMENSIONS: 37.5" long (95.2 cm) x 25.25" wide (64 cm).
PAIR OF MOUNTED OLD CHINESE JADE CARVING PLAQUES, DATING TO THE REPUBLIC PERIOD
A fine pair of larger carvings of an old man and a boy with a bird and two boys in a garden. Finely made and mounted in a low grade silver metal mounts, so that they can be carried and used as ornaments. Both carved in a white/celadon jade.
Size: ca. 70 mm. long each and weighing 107 grams total.
DESCRIPTION: A colorful pair of Chinese cloisonne deer, both standing foursquare with heads turned, their bodies decorated with a profusion of designs including dragons and taotie masks, all on a turquoise blue ground. These are a nice larger size, perfect for a table centerpiece. Republic Period (1911 - 1949); very good condition. DIMENSIONS: Each 15.5" long (39.3 cm) x 15" high (38 cm).
Fostoria Glass Company made Jenny Lind from 1955-65. These tumblers are in great shape. Thanks for looking.
8 are available
A beautiful antique fan with Chinese painting and calligraphy in a 19th C. embroidery fan case both in excellent condition. L:32cm Sold to China
$1650
A large carp dominated the painted scene on the front of this fan made with home made paper made and wood struts...Each end strut is pained with red lacquer mons. Fan is signed on front with makers mark...good condition...
Seven(7) Lenox Porcelain Bouillon Soup Inserts or Liners for sterling holder, 2" high, 4 1/8" dia.-top rim, 1 3/4" dia.-bottom rim, 3" dia.-middle under the wide top, with gold rim border on top, and green mark on the bottom. The condition is good, no damage. Sell $20.00 for each piece.
Seven(7) large Lenox Porcelain Cream Soup Inserts, 1 7/8" high, 5 1/8" dia.-top rim, 2 1/2" dia. for bottom rim 4" dia.-just under the wide rim, with gold rim border, and green mark on the bottom. The condition is good, no damages, and sell $20.00 for each piece.
Fostoria made the etching Versailles from 1928-44. This azure blue handled tort is 11.5" across and in excellent condition. The center handle is in the shape of a "fleur de les".
Fenton made this blue opalescent Lily of the Valley Bell in the 1970's. This 5.5" tall bell is in mint condition.